Doris Hart

Born:

June 20, 1925

Place of Birth:

St. Louis, MissouriUnited States

Citizenship:

United States

Induction Category:

Player

Year of Induction:

1969

Highest Ranking

World Singles Ranking: 1

That Doris Hart amassed 35 Grand Slam titles across her sterling career was a lofty achievement, but it was all the more impressive in light of the obstacles she had to overcome. She was hindered as a small child by a knee infection, and at the age of 6, she began playing tennis as therapy. Many fans mistakenly presumed she had polio, which was not the case. In any event, she was a stupendously prolific winner, recording triumphs in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at every major event, a feat matched only by Margaret Smith Court and Martina Navratilova.